A shoe repairman fixes broken shoes on a sidewalk in Marikina City on Wednesday, 27 November 2024. Marikina City is renowned for its shoemaking industry and its reputation for creating world-class shoes.
Aram Lascano · Nov 28, 2024, 4:36 AM
Jaymar, 28, sits at one of the busiest crossings in the city. — Aram LascanoThe City of Marikina is best known for their shoemaking industry and hold the Guinness World Record for creating the biggest shoe in the world. — Aram LascankJaymar sits and works beside his sign that reads "Palit Swelas" (change soles) as he carefully mends a pair of shoes. This makeshift shop has become a testament to Marikina City's enduring legacy of shoemaking and craftsmanship. — Aram LascanoJaymar has been running a makeshift shop for years, an inheritance passed down from his father. — Aram LascanoAt the early age of 13, Jaymar learned the art of stitching—a craft he says was taught to him by his father. — Aram LascanoToday, Jaymar continues to stitch footwear, mending gaps for others to keep moving forward while progressing with his own journey. — Aram Lascano